After all those discoveries I made, my hard work with my husband finally payed off. The Royal Academy of Sciences awarded me a noble prize on the researches of radiation. I was rewarded with my husband and Henri Becquel. i found out I was the first female to win the Nobel Prize. You have no clue how honored I am to receive this prize. "In recognition of the extraordinary services that have rendered by their joint researches on the radiation phenomena discovered by Professor Henri Becquel." Hearing that whole sentence makes me feel all tingly inside because of all the hard work I have done had finally been recognized. What made things even better was that Sorbonne allowed my husband, Pierre, to establish his own laboratory. eight years later after receiving this prize, I received another Nobel Prize. Having one was amazing but having two was something beyond amazing. In 1911, I got the Nobel Prize in chemistry. the exact words they said as I was getting my prize was," in recognition of her services to the advancement of chemistry by the discovery of the elements radium and polonium, by the isolation of radium and the study of nature and compounds of this remarkable element." I was now the first woman to get a Nobel Prize and the first person to get two Nobel Prizes in two different categories. Talk about girl power.
In the midst of all my research, I gave birth to two beautiful daughters Irene and Eve Curie. I would always take them to Poland to visit because I wanted them to get the feel of where I was born. My daughters had governesses to teach them Polish so I could be able to speak to them in my native language. Although the birth of my two daughters was one of the happiest times of my life, two years later came the most depressing moments of my life. On April 19,1906, Pierre was killed in a accident when a horse drawn carriage got him and he fractured his skull. The death of my husband made me go into the state of depression. Everyday I would feel really lonely. Sorbonne now put the care of his laboratory into my hands and I became the first female professor.
Madame Curie!
ReplyDeleteBonjour! Comment allez-vous? Je suis très bien! Votre réussite est étonnante!
Excuse my horrible french, m'lady, but it has been a distant desire of mine to learn the beautiful language. Mais, je parle en anglais avec toi.
You should be exuberant about your Nobel Prize. May I hope to one day be in the same position as you, if not, then at least holding the Nobel PEACE Prize for the work I have done.
Although I cannot partake in your field of education (science was never my strong point when I was learning as a young girl) I do believe that this is wonderful. Not only are you the only women to receive the prize for science, but you are the first person to get TWO Nobel Prizes. That within itself is something you should always be proud of.
One day I hope to see more women following in your footsteps. It just shows that women are just as intelligent as men!
Au revoir!
Josephine Butler
I on behalf of all women of the past, present, and future must thank you for your contributions to the world, humankind, and women of all races in all places. Your tireless effort shall always be remembered. You have forced the most prideful of men to acknowledge your genius. And I can not applaud you enough. I hope your two daughters are just as brilliant as yourself.
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It is people like you who contribute to the betterment of our society. It is most impressive that you were able to accomplish so much even as a woman with few rights. It must have been difficult for you to continue with your experiments, as I am sure you faced opposition from many jealous males. However, I must congratulate you, and I will have you know that you have inspired me. As prime minister, I will work harder to secure rights for women in society, because you have shown me that being a woman does not put a limit on intellectual capablity. Congratulations once again on your achievement!
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ReplyDeleteYour achievements leave me astounded. I almost want to alter my beliefs a bit because of your works and accolades! I advocate women showing some independence but for them to also know where they stand in society, which is below the male rank. You, however, alter my beliefs. You are an amazing woman and you prove to men that women do not have to be inferior to them. Your scientific discoveries make me very proud and honored that you represent the female sex. Kudos to you! And keep up the magnificent work!
SANFORD
Dear Mrs. Marie Curie
ReplyDeleteI applaud your success and your hard work. Not only is it difficult to win a Nobel Prize but even harder as a woman who is working in a field dominated by males. Also, not one but TWO Nobel prizes, amazing, just amazing. In a society dominated by men, I am proud as a fellow woman of your scientific achievements. Even after all your hard work you managed to give birth to two beautiful daughters. Congratulations to your success!
I admit I am extremely envious of all your accomplishments! I am so happy to see you, as a women, is the first to win TWO noble prizes. I am so sorry about your husband, although I never married myself. I am actually quite worried about your health now though, my dear, for depression can often lead to the breakdown of a person. Please stay positive and continue in your studies in chemistry, and I do hope that you will be able to find out solutions or cures for the benefit of the regular citizens! I hope to be as achieved and well respected as you one day, and be able to be as knowledgeable and continue to advocate "girl power", as you said! Best of luck to your health and future!
ReplyDeleteWow...and I thought I was the most accomplished man on the face on this earth. Well, I mean, I still am, but you, Marie, are a close second.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your not one, but TWO Nobel prizes! Winning one is already such a great feat, and you have surpassed your goals. Being a man, I must admit, I am quite set against the fact that a woman was so successful in her area of work. You have broken many boundaries and gender stereotypes.
I must also extend my deepest condolences for the lost of your beloved husband, Pierre. From what I have heard from some of my close friends, Pierre was truly a gentleman. I sincerely hope that you and your two beautiful daughters are able to overcome this horrible tragedy.
You, Marie, must continue your great work. I wish you the very best of luck to all of your future endeavors.
I am so happy that you won the Nobel Prize. It is amazing that a woman won this. I find this very fulfilling that a woman has won such a prestigious prize. Brava!
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Madame Curie!
ReplyDeleteI have to admit that I have always been somewhat against women in our universities and scientific districts, but I must make an exception for you. Your work and studies have been nothing short of absolutely marvelous!
I believe that if there were any women worthy of a Nobel Prize, it would be you. Again, I congratulate you on your work. I also offer my condolences concerning your late husband, Pierre. It is truly a tragedy for a woman as accomplished as yourself to have to face such heartache.
Yours truly,
Thomas Edison.